Terri Pugh
May 9, 2023 - Your Scoop in CDR!
Rwanda floods, landslides fueled by climate change - DW As severe flooding and landslides again inflict heavy fatalities and displacement in Rwanda, one of the most climate-impacted nations on Earth struggles to adapt to global heating.
Globally, there has been a 134% increase in climate-fueled, flood-related disasters between 2000-2023, according to the UNDP. And Rwanda, which is naturally vulnerable to floods, has become a flashpoint.
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The Solar Flower You Need to Experience — Smartflower
Estimated Cost: $24,000 Installation: $6000
Intelligent Energy
The smartest solar solution ever made.
SmartFlower uses advanced robotics and automation to intelligently track the sun, making up to 40% more energy than traditional stationary solar panels. In addition, every day at sunset, Smartflower will automatically fold up and clean itself to maintain peak solar utilization
Smart Safety-When strong winds are detected, Smartflower immediately closes into a safety position
Smart Tracking-Solar panels follow the sun all day long for maximum energy production
Smart Cleaning- When the panels fold up, integrated brushes sweep away sediment and debris
CNET’s Review of Sunflower Solar- assessment considers cost per kw on smartflower vs roof panels, also value for business in “visual statement of sustainability”.